Yohai Einav
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Business and Management
University of Haifa
2005 : 2006
Master of Arts - MA
Contemporary Middle Eastern Studies
The Hebrew University
2000 : 2002
BA
Communications
The Hebrew University
1997 : 2000
Microsoft
Applied data science, Cybersecurity
- Established the first US-based security research lab, focusing on utilizing Machine Learning to identify unknown cloud threats
- Defined and led execution efforts of multiple Alibaba cloud security services. Applied Machine Learning and data analysis techniques to detect, analyze and classify cyber threats
- Created professional content on cyber threats and action plans, raising awareness and supporting marketing and sales initiatives
- Winner of Alibaba Group’s Star of Philanthropy Award (2020) for creating a technology solution assisting special needs children
2018 : 2021
Alibaba Cloud
Principal Security Research Lead
- Advocated for transforming Nominum from an infrastructure company into a cybersecurity company, leading to a successful acquisition
- Researched network cyber threats through big data analysis, applying algorithms to classify threats and assess risk. Queried structured (MySQL) and unstructured (Hadoop) databases with SQL, NoSQL, command line, Python, Excel, and Tableau
- Co-hosted monthly cybersecurity webinar “Cyber Insider”, highlighting network security space developments
2016 : 2018
Akamai Technologies
Principal Cybersecurity Research Lead
- Defined line of security products market share through market research and creation of go-to-market strategies
- Directly influenced company investments across 15 information security markets
- Optimized efficiency and performance of an $80M revenue user authentication and fraud detection product suite
- Achieved a 20% reduction in client fraud losses by building predictive risk models and optimizing customer policies
- Led Proof of Concept tests and consequent meetings with key customers
2013 : 2016
Symantec
Head of Market Analytics, Security Products
2010 : 2013
Symantec
Senior Research and Data Analytics Manager
Skills
Analysis, Analytics, Big Data, Big Data Analytics, Business Analysis, Business Analytics, Business Intelligence, Business Strategy, Cloud Computing, Cloud Security, Competitive Analysis, Competitor Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI), Data Analysis, Data Analytics, Data Mining, Data Modeling, Fraud, Fraud Detection, Fraud Prevention, Identity Theft, Management, Market Analysis, Market Research, Market Sizing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Product Management, Product Marketing, Product Strategy, Qualitative Research, Quantitative Research, R, Research, Risk Analysis, Risk Analytics, Risk Modeling, SaaS, Security, Software as a Service (SaaS), SQL, Start-ups, Statistics, Strategy, Tableau, Team Management, Technology Roadmapping, Threat Analysis
About
Innovative versatile security research leader with 20 years’ hands-on experience in Cloud Security, Anti-Fraud, and Network Security. A recognized change agent with a proven track record of leveraging data analytics and identifying industry trends to uncover opportunities and drive decision making. Trusted advisor and mentor, leading cross-functional, global data science and analytics teams to succeed, focusing on professional development, empowerment, and collaboration. Passionate about data and cybersecurity, creating a positive impact on the digital and physical world.
Core Skills and Key Accomplishments:
- Co-founded Alibaba Cloud Security Innovation Lab, increasing detection of cloud threats
- Subject matter expert for cybercrime and cyber threats with dozens of published articles, whitepapers, patents, and blog posts
- Created multiple fraud detection models, adopted by 3 top financial institutions, saving millions in blocked fraudulent transactions
- Lead researcher: Co-developed RSA-FraudAction, the first and most successful solution for phishing detection
- Empowering leader: Led high-performance product, research, and engineering teams, fostering trust, teamwork, and creativity
- Distinguished speaker: Led panels, webinars, meetups, and industry conferences, including BOTCONF, Cloud Summit, RSAC
Areas of Expertise:
Cloud Security | Risk Management | Network Security | Fraud Detection | Solution Development | Threat Analysis | Data Science | Predictive Risk | Product Development | Data Mining | Public Speaking | SQL | Python | Tableau | Advanced Excel
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